Oak Forest Cemetery frequently cited in obituaries is the current Bronswood Cemetery located on North Madison Street in Hinsdale.

Charles Codding of Kansas, who resided here about twenty-two years ago and was one of the old settlers, called on old friends this week. Mr. Codding endured seven and one half months imprisonment in Andersonville. Volume V, Number 48, Saturday, September 1, 1900

Mrs. George DeBlois and son, Kenneth, returned from visiting relatives in Boston and Nova Scotia. September 1, 1900

Kirk Walker has moved his family to Hinsdale where he expects to make his home. September 1, 1900

On Thursday, Mrs. J. A. Ripley entertained Mrs. Edwin Bowles of LaGrange, and Mrs. John Brown of Philadelphia, Penn., former residents of Hinsdale. … these ladies were among the earliest of Hinsdale settlers. … Mr. and Mrs. Bowles … second daughter was the first baby girl born in Hinsdale. Mr. Brown was the chief founder of the West Hinsdale Chapel and with George Graves and Robert Clarke incorporated and built the Presbyterian church on First street. Mr. Brown passed away a year ago. September 1, 1900

Mr. Courter entertained Mrs. Courter’s brother-in-law, Joseph Sage of Hudson, Mich., and her cousin, Edwin Warren of Honeoye Falls, N.Y., both gentlemen were members of 9^th Regiment of Heavy Artillery of New York. Mrs. Sage accompanied her husband and Mrs. Warren and daughter, Mrs. Brooks, were also with the party. September 1, 1900

Miss Ida Swartz, a sister of Mrs. D. J. Kenney, died at her parents’ home in Fullersburg, last evening. Miss Swartz was born in Fullersburg 28 years ago. The funeral will be held Monday from the Fullersburg church. September 1, 1900 [The funeral of Mrs. Ida Swartz … was held at the residence of her parents, the Rev. Mr. Mueller of the Fullersburg German Lutheran church conducting the services. … Fullersburg cemetery. The pall bearers were John and Henry Bohlander, Frank Smith, Herman Smith, Henry Kopke and John Kelso. The deceased leaves two little daughters, one three years old and the other 17 months. September 8, 1900]

Ambrose Richardson of St. Joe, Mo., is visiting his uncle, J. D. Richardson. September 1, 1900

Miss Bess Rubel of Chicago [visited] her brother, Nathan Rubel of Maple street. September 1, 1900

Mrs. Shankland and daughter, Florence of Lawrence, Kas., [sic] are visiting at the home of Mrs. Shankland’s sister, Mrs. S. M. Delano. ¶ Mrs. S. M. Delano entertained at luncheon today in honor or her sisters, Mrs. Shankland of Lawrence, Kan., and Mrs. Miller of St. Louis. September 1, 1900 [Mrs. Shanklin and daughter, Florence who have been visiting Mrs. S. M. Delano … September 8, 1900]

Carl Capell and Wm. Skeels of Hinsdale and Dan J. Miley of Downers Grove spent Sunday in St. Joe. and Benton Harbor. Mr. Capell has accepted a position in St. Joe. September 1, 1900

Mr. Igou and granddaughter, Jessie Rambo of Lamoille, Ill., [visited] his daughter Mrs. Roth. As Mr. Igou is an old soldier he also attended the G. A. R. Encampment. September 1, 1900

Miss Ritchie of Austin, is visiting her cousin, Miss Roth. September 1, 1900

Rev. Wm. Clarke moved his family to Grossdale this week. September 1, 1900

Mrs. Bessie Hislop Hall will visit her aunt, Miss Maitland, next week. September 1, 1900

Edith and Hazel Hall are visiting their aunt, Mrs. Will Moody of Chicago. September 1, 1900

Mrs. James Oakley of Minneapolis, Minn., is visiting her mother, Mrs. Fuller. September 1, 1900

Florence Parsons of Pontiac, is spending two weeks with her cousin, Marguerite Barr. ¶ Col. Parsons and daughter, Florence, of Pontiac, visited at the home of Dr. L. P. Haskell and W. T. Barr. September 1, 1900

Will Brooks of Burlington, Iowa is visiting his uncle, E. E. Fayerweather. September 1, 1900

A. Bostwick who resided in Hinsdale 18 years ago visited his old home this week. September 1, 1900

Mrs. Vos Berg of Stevens Point, Wis., is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Farr of Hickory street. September 1, 1900

F. A. Clarke of Rockford, has been [visiting] his daughter, Mrs. Grant Miller. September 1, 1900

Mr. Roth of Kansas, visited his aunt, Mrs. Nancy Roth. Mr. Roth was a resident of Hinsdale in 1872. September 1, 1900

Mr. Moore who moved away from Hinsdale 18 years ago and is now a resident of Kansas was in Hinsdale this week. September 1, 1900

Mr. Slocum of Connersville, Ind., is visiting his mother, Madam Slocum. September 1, 1900

Dr. DeGarnio of Chicago, spent Sunday with his brother, R. A. Childs. September 1, 1900

Mr. Higgins of Port Huron, Mich., a former Hinsdale resident, visited friends here. September 1, 1900

Mrs. James Coleman of Texas visited her cousin, Mrs. A. Froscher. September 1, 1900

Mrs. Newcomer of Dayton, Ohio, is visiting at the home of her daughter, Mrs. George Lee. September 1, 1900

Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Watkins and family expect to move to Michigan during the coming month. September 1, 1900 [Mr. Watkins moved his family to Michigan on Thursday. September 22, 1900]

Miss Alice Edwards is staying at the home of her uncle, Harry L. Edwards, until her parents return from Grand Haven. Volume V, Number 49, Saturday, September 8, 1900

Mrs. Richardson and daughter of St. Joe, Mo., visited at the home of J. D. Richardson. They are making a trip to Va. and are accompanied by Ambrose Richardson who has been visiting her. Mr. Richardson will enter the University of Virginia. September 8, 1900

Estate of Lena Gefke, deceased. Albert Deutscher, Administrator. September 8, 1900

The funeral of Mrs. Seaman P. Richards of Riverside, took place from the family residence Monday, Sept. 2^nd at 9:30 a.m. Mrs. Richards was a resident of Hinsdale many years ago. September 8, 1900

Alice Ross is visiting her cousin, Mrs. Merritt of Chicago. September 8, 1900

Mrs. Shannon and daughter, Mrs. Tyler were entertained by Mrs. Geo. L. McCurdy. September 8, 1900

Miss Spencer who has been visiting her cousin, George Lewis, returned to her home in Chicago. September 8, 1900

E. P. Orr and daughter Nina, left for a short visit at Waterman. September 8, 1900

Mr. and Mrs. Brodsach of Dakota City, Iowa, arrived in Hinsdale last week on their wedding journey stopping at the home of their uncle, George Boger. September 8, 1900

Mrs. J. C. Mohor has finished a beautiful miniature of Carlos, the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Blackman. She is an artist of varied and rare talent. September 8, 1900

Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Marsh gave a birthday party for their daughter, Miss Ida, Tuesday evening. Among those from out of town was Miss Kimbrough of Chicago. [Also present] Chas. Brophy. September 8, 1900

S. I. Redfield and his bride left Saturday night for their home in Minneapolis. September 8, 1900

Miss Bessie Burton was the guest of her sister, Mrs. H. R. Thayer. September 8, 1900

Miss Daisy Burton leaves for Newark, N. J., where she will have charge of a large kindergarten. September 8, 1900

Miss Vera Hess, daughter of Dr. Hess of Sioux City, Iowa, is spending the week with Miss Louise Landis. September 8, 1900

Mrs. Curtis, sister of Mrs. W. H. Crossette, returned to her home in Cambridge. September 8, 1900

Miss Laura Childs, who has been visiting her aunt, Mrs. J. D. Richardson, will return to her home in Milwaukee today. September 8, 1900

L. L. Johnson of Sterling, Ill., visited his niece, Mrs. Geo. L. McCurdy last week. Mr. Johnson was a 1^st lieutenant of company B of the 34 Illinois. September 8, 1900

Miss Nellie Parker, who has been visiting her aunt, Mrs. Geo. L. McCurdy, returned to her home in Chicago Friday. September 8, 1900

Miss Alice Richardson, who has been visiting her uncle, J. D. Richardson, left for her home in St. Joe., Mo. September 8, 1900

Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Brown of Perry, Iowa, spent last week at the home of their niece, Mrs. C. D. Bird. Mr. Brown was a member of the 1^st Illinois Battery M. September 8, 1900

Miss Lida Swigart of Chicago was a guest of her aunt, Mrs. O. D. Cook on Sunday. Volume V, Number 50, Saturday, September 15, 1900

Mr. and Mrs. Abner Danforth of Akron, Ohio, visited their cousin, Mrs. E. E. Shaw. September 15, 1900

Mrs. Courter and Mrs. James Courter were called to Ravenswood on Wednesday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Courter’s niece, Mrs. Hawkinson. September 15, 1900

Paul Gates of Terra Cotta, will visit his parents in Hinsdale. September 15, 1900

Miss Harriet Balwin [sic] of Englewood, is visiting her cousin, Otis Cushing. September 15, 1900 [Miss Hattie Baldwin who has been visiting at the home of her cousin, Otis Cushing, returned home. September 22, 1900]

Mrs. Irish and Mrs. Frank Krohn and daughter, Henrietta, are visiting relatives in Galion, Ohio. September 15, 1900

Mr. and Mrs. John D. Richardson returned from a visit to their sister, Mrs. Joel G. Childs of Milwaukee, Wis. September 15, 1900

Miss Alice Thayer who has been visiting her uncle, Carl Thayer, returned to her home in Conneaut, Ohio. September 15, 1900

Mrs. F. G. Schmidt received a telegram from her mother and sister, who reside in Galveston, saying that they were safe but that they had lost everything. September 15, 1900

Born – on Sunday to Mr. and Mrs. James McDonald, a little daughter. September 15, 1900

Dr. and Mrs. Dodge of Boulder, Colo., been visiting at the home of Dr. Dodge’s sister, Mrs. Webster. September 15, 1900

E. H. Ross of Housten, Texas, has sent word to his father, Mr. Haase, that his family is safe. Mr. Ross was formerly a resident of Hinsdale. September 15, 1900

Miss Westcott who has been visiting at the home of her niece, Mrs. J. J. Danforth, returned to her home in Brooklyn, N. Y. September 15, 1900

Mrs. Horace M. Kimbell with her three little ones are in DesMoines, Ia., with her sister, Mrs. Geo. H. Treyser. Horace will stay with his parents during his family’s absence. September 15, 1900

Albert Dixson, formerly of Rochester, N. Y., but now of Chicago, with Mrs. Dixson, spent Saturday at C. B. Kimbell’s. Mr. Dixson, is a veteran of the civil war, and served on the same gun with Mr. Kimbell in Battery "A" Chicago Light Artillery. September 15, 1900

Mr. Brent of LaGrange, visited his sister, Mrs. F. E. Ayres on Tuesday. September 15, 1900

Morris Lara of Baltimore, visited his aunt, Mrs. R. R. Landis. September 15, 1900

Miss Sarah Slater of Hinckley, visited her aunt, Mrs. E. L. Benton. September 15, 1900

Wm. Dunn started for his home in Omaha after a visit to his daughter, Mrs. Will Raymond of Madison street. September 15, 1900

Mr. and Mrs. Geo. H. Williams announce the engagement of their daughter, Constance, to Henry J. Serviss, son of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Serviss of South River, N. J. September 15, 1900

Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Benton attended the wedding of Miss Alys Tanner and George Denney, solemnized at the First Baptist church in Aurora Wednesday afternoon at five p.m. September 15, 1900

Scot Dow of Chicago, visited his sister, Mrs. George L. McCurdy this week. ¶ Mrs. Dow of Franklin Grove, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. George L. McCurdy. September 15, 1900 [Mr. and Mrs. Fred Dow and Scot Dow of Chicago [visited] Mrs. George L. McCurdy. September 22, 1900]

S. W. Crofts returned from Keokuk, where he has been visiting his old home. September 15, 1900

Albert Johnson, eldest son of Mrs. Anna Johnson, was in Hinsdale this week having just returned from a proselyting trip to Sweden in the cause of the Mormon church.. A number of years ago [he visited] Utah and became a convert … he lost his wife by death some time ago and has since remained unmarried. Volume V, Number 51, Saturday, September 22, 1900

Joe Kosid, an aged Pole living at West Hinsdale who was the night man at the Western Springs gate tower, was killed Wednesday night while alighting from the midnight train. … The inquest was held Thursday, the verdict being accidental death. He leaves a wife and several children, most of whom are grown up. The funeral was held this morning from the Polish Catholic church of East Grove. September 22, 1900

Miss Otts of Chicago, visited her sister, Mrs. Boettiger. September 22, 1900

Miss Chapin of Los Angelos [sic], Cal., visited her sister, Madam Candee. September 22, 1900

The youngest children of Henry Kuhls, Marion and Alice, are sick with typhoid fever. September 22, 1900 [Mrs. Kuhls and daughter, Bessie, have contracted cases of typhoid fever. The little children who came down with it last week are much improved. September 29, 1900]

Mr. and Mrs. Boettiger and family will attend the wedding of Miss Boettiger to Mr. Marsarie of Chicago, at the home of the bride. The ceremony will take place tonight. September 22, 1900

Miss Ella Barber of Portland, Oregon, who has been visiting her cousin, Miss Katherine Barton, leaves today to visit relatives at Rochester, N. Y. September 22, 1900

Miss Alice Furgerson is visiting her sister, Mrs. Childs of Milwaukee. September 22, 1900

Mr. and Mrs. Robert McCosh and daughter, Elsie, of Sterling, are visiting at the home of Mrs. McCosh’s brother, C. D. Bird. September 22, 1900

Mrs. S. A. Crocker is visiting her sister, Mrs. Prentiss of Rockford. September 22, 1900

Miss Pearl Stevens of Buena Park, was a guest of her uncle, C. D. Crossette. September 22, 1900

Mrs. Ackerly of Jersey City, [visited] her brother, Harvey Dean. September 22, 1900

Mrs. Pollard of LaGrange, and Miss Weir, who was a former resident, visited friends in Hinsdale this week. September 22, 1900

Mrs. W. P. Cortis entertained at luncheon Thursday in honor of her mother, Mrs. Otis Cushing. Volume V, Number 52, Saturday, September 29, 1900

Mr. Atkinson moved his family to Chicago this week. September 29, 1900

Mr. and Mrs. George Hall entertained in honor of their niece, Miss Helen M. Woods, who has been spending the summer with them. September 29, 1900

Little Kirk Murray entertained a party of friends Thursday in honor of his fifth birthday. September 29, 1900

Miss Mary Fabian of Evanston is visiting her cousin, Miss Eleanor Huntington. September 29, 1900

Mrs. D. H. Merrill is in Aurora where she is visiting her parents. September 29, 1900

Roy Steward has accepted a position with a bank in Ocomonowoc, Wis. September 29, 1900

A. L. A__ot of Buette visited his sister, Miss Inez Abbot. September 29, 1900

Mrs. Richardson who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Hineman, has returned to her home in Syracuse, N. Y. September 29, 1900

Walter Brents of Chicago is visiting his sister, Mrs. Frank Ayres. September 29, 1900

The marriage of Miss Laura S. Dodge of Washington, D. C., to W. M. Paul took place in Washington on Wednesday. … Mrs. Paul spent several summers here. September 29, 1900

John Graves, the well known and eccentric character of Downers Grove, the man who purchased every old machine and wagon at public sales which sold for less than one dollar, died last week of dropsy, aged 90 years. He became a resident of the county in 1830 and lived on a farm in Lisle. September 29, 1900

For several summers Madam Taylor has lived at the home of H. K. Walker … was [devoted] to her grandson, George H. Taylor, of Chicago, who also spent his summers here … She passed [away] September 12^th at her late residence, 2921 Groveland ave., Chicago. She was buried at Highland Lawn cemetery, Terre Haute, Ind. Mrs. Taylor was 84 years old. Two sons, Robert A. and John L. Taylor and one daughter, Mrs. William D. Piper, survive her. Mrs. Taylor’s home was in Terre Haute. September 29, 1900

Geo. W. Peale of Joliet, made a visit to his uncle, C. B. Kimbell. September 29, 1900

Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Raymond returned from a trip though the east. They visited relatives in New York City, Watkins, N. Y., and New Haven, Conn. September 29, 1900

Mrs. C. B. Kimbell went to Marengo today to visit her aunt, Mrs. Judge Owen, who celebrates her 90^th birthday today and is remarkably well for one of that age. September 29, 1900

Miss Sue Carter of Milwaukee, Wis., was entertained at the home of her brother, B. B. Carter, on Sunday. September 29, 1900

Mr. and Mrs. Watson of Chicago, expect to spend the winter in Hinsdale. Mrs. Watson was formerly Miss Edith F[?]leming not long since a resident of Hinsdale. September 29, 1900

Mr. and Mrs. Carpenter and daughter of LaGrange, and Mrs. George Bogue and daughter, Ruth, left on Tuesday for Monticello in Mr. Carpenter’s private car. September 29, 1900

Tribute to Deacon Perry at the Congregational Church in commemoration of his 80^th birthday attained Tuesday. Volume VI, Number 1, Saturday, October 6, 1900

Sard Utley, a resident of the village for three years, and Miss Minnie Heidel also of Hinsdale, were married in Chicago last Wednesday. Mr. Utley was in the employee of C. B. Kimbell …couple expect to settle in Joliet. October 6, 1900

Mrs. Jas. McClintock has returned has returned from a visit with relatives near Waterloo, Ia. October 6, 1900

Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Mitchell have moved to Riverside. October 6, 1900

Miss Carr of N. H. is spending the winter with her cousin, Miss Belle Preston. October 6, 1900

Mr. Dickenson of Hyde Park has moved his family to Hinsdale. They are residing with Mr. and Mrs. Cummings. October 6, 1900

Miss Vosburg who has been visiting her niece, Mrs. Farr returned to her home in Albany, N. Y. October 6, 1900

Mrs. Gates is visiting relatives in Terra Cotta. October 6, 1900

Tom Lilly of Chicago visited his uncle, Dr. Guy Lilly. October 6, 1900

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Cary of Appleton, Wis., are visiting his brother, Geo. Cary. October 6, 1900

Mrs. Will Hervey of Minneapolis, Minn., is visiting her father, A. A. Lincoln. October 6, 1900

Mr. and Mrs. Ed Hall will spend the winter with Mrs. Hall’s aunt, Mrs. Maitland. October 6, 1900

Miss Grace Saunders of Chicago visited her aunt, Mrs. Geo. Noble. October 6, 1900

Miss Adams of Racine, Wis., visited her sister, Mrs. J. W. Landis. October 6, 1900

Mrs. Fee and daughter Ethel, of San Francisco, Ca., are spending the winter at the home of Mrs. Warner. October 6, 1900

Dr. and Mrs. L. P. Haskell entertained Tuesday in honor of the 52 anniversary of their marriage. October 6, 1900

Miss Belle Preston has returned from visiting her sister, Mrs. Basset of Brooklyn, N. Y. She was accompanied by her youngest nephew. October 6, 1900

Margurette and Charlotte Barr are visiting their aunt, Mrs. Clark of Grossdale. October 6, 1900

Charles Halley of Philadelphia, Pa., was in Hinsdale visiting old friends. October 6, 1900

Miss Marsh of La Grange is visiting her aunt, Mrs. F. W. Hawtin. October 6, 1900

J. D. Richardson and sister, Miss Furgerson … October 6, 1900

Mrs. Walter Clark, Mrs. Barr and Mrs. Jeffers visited Mrs. Wm. Clark in Grossdale. October 6, 1900

Mrs. Vosber who has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. Farr, returned to her home in Steven’s Point, Wis. October 6, 1900

Mrs. Fairchilds and daughter Lillian, who have been visiting Mrs. Dennison, returned to their home in Buffalo, N. Y. October 6, 1900

The O. M. club met with Miss Mabel Robinson … Miss Fairchilds of Buffalo, N. Y. was the guest of honor. Mrs. McKeand will [host] at the home of her mother, Mrs. Swezey. October 6, 1900

Mrs. Carl Thayer, accompanied by her son Roland, will go to Conneaut to attend the golden wedding of Mrs. Thayer’s parents. October 6, 1900

Mr. and Mrs. John Bell of Baraboo, Wis., with their daughter, Mrs. David Moore, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Richard Roberts. Mr. and Mrs. Moore are from Washington, D. C. Volume VI, Number 2, Saturday, October 13, 1900

Family reunion held in Oak Park on Thursday at the home of the mother of A. H. Townsend … celebrated his mother’s 90^th birthday … present four sons with their wives … Few arrive at the age attained by Mrs. Esther Townsend. October 13, 1900

Mrs. Osgood of Seattle, Wash., visited her sister, Miss Ella Orcutt. October 13, 1900

Mr. Merrill of Chicago visited his uncle, H. A. Gardner. October 13, 1900

Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Reed left for Opdyke, Ill. October 13, 1900

Mrs. A. B. Freeman left for Philadelphia, Pa., to [visit] her parents. October 13, 1900

Little Florence Earle entertained a number of friends on Saturday in honor of her twelfth birthday. October 13, 1900

Mr. Fitzdale of N.Y. visited at the home of his aunt, Fred. Schuyler. October 13, 1900

Mrs. D. J. Miley of Downers Grove visited her father, John Steels. October 13, 1900

Mrs. Griffin and daughters Helen and Emma of S. D. visited Mrs. L. K. Hildebrand. October 13, 1900

Miss Bessie Thompson who has been spending the summer with her sister, Mrs. Darwin Ballard of Hudson, Mich., will return to Hinsdale. October 13, 1900

Mrs. E. H. Smalley of Chicago, sister of C. B. Kimbell, visited her brother accompanied by E. Hunt and his sister, Mrs. Eliza Schoonover of Nicholas, N. Y. October 13, 1900

Born – to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Vaughn on Sunday, a girl. October 13, 1900

Mrs. Lamont and Mrs. Ledlaw of Galt, Canada, visited their parents in Chicago. October 13, 1900

Mrs. Charles L. Johnson and the Misses Carlson visited their parents in Chicago. October 13, 1900

Mrs. D. Wilson who has been spending the summer with her sister, Mrs. Charles L. Johnson, has returned home in Chicago. October 13, 1900

Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Kimbell visited his brother, S. S. Kimbell, in Chicago. Their nephews, the Stryker brothers, were there. October 13, 1900

First meeting of Unity Fraternity at Unity church last night. Mark Kimbell Stryker who has just returned from three years of service in Philippines in U. S. Navy … his brother Ralph was confined to bed by inflammatory rheumatism contracted in service in Cavite, P.I. Volume VI, Number 3, Saturday, October 20, 1900

Born – to Mr. and Mrs. John Kelzow Monday, a daughter. October 20, 1900

Mrs. J. C. Ross visited her daughter, Mrs. Thomas Murray. October 20, 1900

Miss Boyd of Oregon, Ill., visited her sister, Mrs. Heman Fox. ¶ Mrs. Heman Fox [went to visit] her mother, Mrs. Boyd of Oregon, Ill. October 20, 1900

Mrs. L. P. Haskell has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. William Clark of Grossdale. October 20, 1900

Francis and Mary Fabian of Evanston visited their cousin, Miss Eleanor Huntington. October 20, 1900

Miss Carrie Noble of Chicago is visiting her uncle, G. W. Noble. October 20, 1900

Mrs. George Noble entertained in honor her of son, Jansen Noble. October 20, 1900

Mr. and Mrs. Wells who lived in Hinsdale two score years ago, were entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Blackman. October 20, 1900

Mrs. J. D. Richardson of St. Joe, Mo., will visit her son J. D. Richardson. October 20, 1900

Mrs. S. A. Crocker returned from a visit to her sister, Mrs. Prentiss of Rockford. October 20, 1900

Mrs. James Coleman who has been visiting her mother, Mrs. Kleffolds, left for her home in Texas. October 20, 1900

Last Tuesday, October 23^rd, … Louise Roads Pollock [died] … funeral Thursday at Grace church. [Long obituary, no names] ¶ The following taken from Burlington, Ia., Hawkeye of Wednesday will interest Hinsdale friends of the late Miss Louise R. Pollock [who died at Hinsdale, Ill.] … her former home. … Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Pollock formerly of this city … would have been twenty-two years of age December 3^rd … born in this [Burlington] city and lived here until twelve years old when family moved to Hinsdale … was pupil at Art Institute of Chicago. Last May attacked with quick Consumption … remains will be brought to Burlington for interment, date not slated. Funeral will be at the home of the late Mrs. Louise I. Roads, her grandmother. Volume VI, Number 4, Saturday, October 27, 1900

Born – Monday to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Murray of Chicago, a boy. October 27, 1900

Mr. Hannah will move his family to LaGrange next week. October 27, 1900

Born – to Mr. and Mrs. James McDonald this week, a girl. October 27, 1900

Mr. and Mrs. Puetz celebrated their crystal wedding last Sunday by a large family reunion. October 27, 1900

Miss Irene Fleming of Chicago visited her sister, Mrs. W. W. Watson. October 27, 1900

Mr. and Mrs. T. Jordan and son, Lester, attended the wedding of Mr. Jordan’s niece, Miss Nellie Jordan, to Mr. W. Hendricks at Burlington Wednesday night. October 27, 1900

Miss Minnie Stafford [died unexpectedly] a few days since in Germany where she and her sister, Juanita, have been traveling this past year. October 27, 1900

Judge Brown adjourned court Thursday to enable those who wished to attend the funeral of Capt. M. E. Jones. The captain was the sheriff of the county for four years. October 27, 1900

Mrs. A. C. Boettiger of Chicago visited her sister, Mrs. W. A. Boettiger. October 27, 1900

Horace Hawtin entertained his little friends on Thursday in honor of his fifth birthday. October 27, 1900

Mrs. Weatherhead of Chicago has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. F. D. Meacham. October 27, 1900

Miss Grace Dunwell of Racine, Wis., visited her uncle, George L. Lewis. October 27, 1900

Mrs. Humphrey Tallman of New York is visiting Mrs. Lewis Tallman. October 27, 1900 [… her cousin, Mrs. Humphrey Tallman of New York City. November 10, 1900]

Mr. and Mrs. Lewis and daughter of Grand Haven, Mich., visited George Lewis. October 27, 1900

Mr. and Mrs. Fleming will visit their daughter, Mrs. W. W. Watson of Park avenue. Mr. and Mrs. Fleming resided in Hinsdale a dozen years ago. October 27, 1900

Mr. Herofts will visit his cousin Rev. Crofts of McCormick Seminary. Volume VI, Number 5, Saturday, November 3, 1900

Edward Shannon died in Chester penitentiary on October 19^th of heart failure … twice had noose of hangman’s rope dangling in his face at Wheaton jail … was brought to Wheaton from Belvidere, Boone county, in a change of venue, in 1896 charged with murder of his wife. Shannon was a man past 70 years of age. November 3, 1900

Wallace Fleming of Chicago is visiting his sister Mrs. W. W. Watson. November 3, 1900

Miss Hattie Brophy of Fox Lake, Ill., will visit her brother, Dr. Brophy. November 3, 1900

Mrs. Irwin of Wheaton and Mrs. Aldrich of Downers Grove were guests of their sister, Mrs. Webster. November 3, 1900

In the circuit court of DuPage County, Heman Fox et al vs Jessie M. Osgoodly and Russell H. Osgoodly … on 14^th day of November, the undersigned will offer at public sale all the goods and chattels formerly belonging to said defendants. John W. Nicholson, Deputy Sheriff. November 3, 1900

Little Ella Fulton entertained a number of little friends at a Halloween party Wednesday in honor of her tenth birthday. November 3, 1900

Mr. and Mrs. Otis Cushing experienced the joy of a Silver Anniversary … last Saturday. November 3, 1900

George Cortis of Roberts, Ill., [visited] his brother, W. P. Cortis. November 3, 1900

Mrs. P. C. Johnson received a telegram Monday announcing the sudden death of her brother-in-law, F. J. Seafer at his resident in Attica, N. Y. Volume VI, Number 6, Saturday, November 10, 1900

Mrs. H. M. Gibbs is visiting her niece, Mrs. J. B. Shaw, at Paxton. November 10, 1900

Mrs. Elisha Gray of Boston is visiting her son, E. E. Gray. November 10, 1900

Miss Bessie Updegraff visited her cousin, Mrs. Herbert Holcomb. November 10, 1900

The Presbyterian church gave a farewell surprise party to Mr. Beard on Monday. November 10, 1900

Mr. and Mrs. Lafayette Briggs celebrated the 23^rd anniversary of their wedding on Thursday. November 10, 1900

Mrs. Thomas Shaw of Warsaw, Ind., is visiting her sister, Mrs. Wm. Hinckley. November 10, 1900

Miss Amy Brent of Chicago visited her sister Mrs. Frank Ayers. November 10, 1900

A large number of Miss Nettie Morlock’s friends gave her a surprise party on Monday in honor of her 17^th birthday. November 10, 1900

R. S. T. Beard left Friday for Bloomington, Ill., where he expects to make his home. November 10, 1900

George Pfeifer was the victim of a very pleasant surprise party on Tuesday, the event being his birthday. Volume VI, Number 7, Saturday, November 17, 1900

Mrs. W. D. Isabell and children of Chicago visited Mrs. Isabell’s mother, Mrs. Wallace. November 17, 1900

The Knights of the Maccabees gave a surprise party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Bowditch of Third street, Monday evening as an after celebration of their marriage which occurred last week. November 17, 1900

Mrs. Ingalls and Mrs. Folk of Englewood visited their sister, Mrs. Hawtin. November 17, 1900

Born – on Wednesday last week to Mr. and Mrs. Atkinson a boy. November 17, 1900

Rev. and Mrs. Anderson of the Swedish church mourn the loss of their infant son Paulus … few short months old [died] Saturday, funeral Tuesday. Volume VI, Number 8, Saturday, November 24, 1900

The engagement has been announced of Miss Mildred Mabel Congdon, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Congdon of 3309 Forrest [sic] avenue to James Van Inwagen, Jr. The wedding will take place in January. November 24, 1900

Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Johnston will spend Thanksgiving Day with Mrs. Johnston’s brother, W. F. Morris of Englewood. November 24, 1900

Mrs. Williams of Chicago moved into the J. W. Landis house this week. Mr. and Mrs. Coffeen will live with their mother. November 24, 1900

John Robbins of San Francisco is visiting at the home of his brother, Geo. B. Robbins. November 24, 1900

Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Clarke of New Boston, Ill., visited their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Clark this week. November 24, 1900

Mrs. Knight will entertain George B. Robbins, E. P. Hinds, and families and John Robbins at Thanksgiving dinner. November 24, 1900

Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Conover and family will take Thanksgiving dinner with their brother, Dr. Storer of Oak Park. November 24, 1900

Miss Gusta Carlson entertained her friends at a party at the home of her sister, Mrs. Charles Johnston. November 24, 1900

Mrs. Mix is seriously ill at the home of her daughter, Mrs. E. B. Needham. November 24, 1900

S. W. Crofts, the optician, was called to his home in Keokuk, Ia., by the illness of his father. November 24, 1900

Mrs. Robert Payne returned home from Evanston where she has been caring for Mr. Payne’s father during his illness. November 24, 1900

Miss Helen Goodrich of Chicago will spend Sunday with her sister, Mrs. Chas. Linsley. November 24, 1900

Ralph Smith of Austin will visit George Smith. November 24, 1900

Burt and Dudley Watson of Chicago visited their brother, W. W. Watson. November 24, 1900

Mr. and Mrs. George Barker of Chicago are visiting their mother, Mrs. Paul Barker of Third street. November 24, 1900

Mrs. H. Burkhop has received news that her brother-in-law, Fred Vospagel of Lyons, Wis., lost his arm in a corn husking machine last Friday. November 24, 1900

Miss Jennie Wilson entertained on Wednesday at the home of her sister, Mrs. Charles Merritt. November 24, 1900

Mrs. Irish was called to Grand Rapids by the illness of her mother, Mrs. St. Clair. November 24, 1900

Little Alice Ross entertained friends at a supper on Tuesday in honor of her thirteenth birthday. November 24, 1900

E. M. Fetterman, who went from Hinsdale to Germantown, Neb., has moved to Lincoln, Neb. where he has a lucrative position. November 24, 1900

Last Sunday the Rev. W. R. Cross preached the Fifth anniversary sermon of his pastorate. Mrs. Charles Linsley and baby daughter were baptized. Volume VI, Number 9, Saturday, December 1, 1900

The marriage of Miss Edith Maus of LaGrange, to Joe Carel of the Chicago Daily News, was celebrated in the Presbyterian church at LaGrange on Wednesday night. Dr. Johnson of Hinsdale performed the ceremony. December 1, 1900

Dr. and Mrs. Johnson visited in Chicago at the home of their son, Jas. Johnson. December 1, 1900

Harvey Dean celebrated his birthday Friday night by entertaining a few friends. December 1, 1900

The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Gus Reinke will be christened at the German Lutheran church Sunday morning. December 1, 1900

Lewis C. Tallman of North Washington street celebrated his birthday on Thanksgiving Day by entertaining a few friends. December 1, 1900

C. H. Vaughn visited a few days in Hinsdale. Mrs. Vaughn and children who have been spending several months with her mother, Mrs. Wallace, returned with her husband to their home in Harrisburg, South Dakota. December 1, 1900

Mrs. Daly of Prophetstown, Ill., was a guest of her brother, D. A. Courter, on Thanksgiving Day. December 1, 1900

Mr. and Mrs. E. Whiteman of Lincoln street will entertain Sunday in honor of the first birthday of their little daughter, Elsie. December 1, 1900

Born – on Sunday to Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Schmidt, a baby son. December 1, 1900

Born – on Tuesday to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Allen of LaGrange, a baby daughter. December 1, 1900

Frank Ayers and wife took Thanksgiving dinner in Chicago at the home of Mrs. Ayers mother, Mrs. Brent. December 1, 1900 [Mrs. Brint. January 5, 1901]

L. C. Newell, wife and children, were guests of Mrs. Newell’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Williams of Chicago, on Thanksgiving Day. December 1, 1900

Mr. and Mrs. Hippol of Chicago visited their daughter, Mrs. J. M. Frost, on Thanksgiving Day. December 1, 1900

Mrs. C. F. Elliot was called away very suddenly on Saturday last by the death of her brother-in-law at Albert Lea, Minnesota. December 1, 1900 [Mrs. Elliott returned today from Albert Lea where she attended the funeral of her brother-in-law, Mr. Carrington. Mrs. Carrington returned with her and intends to make her home here in the future. December 8, 1900]

Mrs. James Convis is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Gordon. December 1, 1900

Mr. and Mrs. Charles D. Crossett of Elgin visited at the home of C. H. Crossett. December 1, 1900

It is understood that Robert Dean has accepted a position in the law office of a large lumber firm having headquarters in Jacksonville, Florida. December 1, 1900

H. L. Conrad came up from St. Louis to spend Thanksgiving Day with his family. December 1, 1900

Miss Louise Newcome of LaGrange visited her aunt, Mrs. George Lee. December 1, 1900

Miss Minnie Zimmerly who has been a resident of Hinsdale for thirteen years, will move to Chicago today. December 1, 1900

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Braun and children of Chicago spent Thanksgiving Day with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Braun in Hinsdale. December 1, 1900

Miss Lucas who has been in Paris for a few years is on her way home and will visit her sister, Mrs. W. King. Volume VI, Number 10, Saturday, December 8, 1900

Friends of James Petrie will regret to learn that his father, Chas. S. Petrie, passed away Monday December 3^rd aged 60. … interred at Rosehill Thursday. His wife survives him and five sons and four daughters ... December 8, 1900

George Coffin and Miss Ella Timke of Fullersburg, were united in marriage last week. December 8, 1900

Mrs. J. W. Webster left for Lincoln, Neb., where she will visit her brother, Dr. Dodge. December 8, 1900

Charles Halley was in Hinsdale last Sunday saying goodbye to his friends … left for Pittsburg where he accepted a position. December 8, 1900

On Tuesday December 11^th, death removed Mrs. Mary Taylor Mix, mother of Mrs. E. B. Needham. She was born May 3, 1820, in New York state near Buffalo. In 1843 she married Joel S. Mix and after [living] in Hamburg, New York, moved west and in 1862 settled in Mitchell, Iowa. After her husband’s death in 1876, she made her home with her daughter, Mrs. E. B. Needham and came to Hinsdale in 1881. The funeral was at her daughter’s residence Thursday conducted by Rev. M. N. Preston and Rev. T. Bickford. … remains were taken Friday to Mitchell, Ia., to be laid beside her husband and only son. Mrs. Needham, only daughter. ¶ Mrs. David Mitchell of Riverside was here Thursday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Mix. Volume VI, Number 11, Saturday, December 15, 1900

Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Bird and daughters will go to Burlington next week to attend the wedding of Miss Bird Richards and Roy William Patterson of Louisville, Ky. December 15, 1900

Mrs. A. L. Todd who recently moved to Hinsdale passed away Sunday evening. Survived by husband and mother, Mrs. Greenfield. Remains to Minnesota for burial. December 15, 1900

On Wednesday, December 5^th, Horace W. S. Cleveland, aged 86 years, father of Mr. Cleveland of Hinsdale, passed away at the residence of his son on Washington street. Remains to Minneapolis and laid to rest with his family. December 15, 1900

Real estate transfers December 15, 1900 issue:
William Johnson to Village of Hinsdale
Clarence A. Doty to Edwin John
Sarah E. Haskell to Zella Briggs

Albert Aldinger returned Saturday from Lafayette, Ind., where he attended the wedding of Fred Beckman to Miss Francis Sheetz. December 15, 1900

Mr. and Mrs. Donald Smith will attend the wedding of John Grant to Miss Fanny Etheridge next Thursday. The wedding will take place in Chicago at the home of the bride. December 15, 1900

DuPage County jail … Theodore F. Brown was sentenced to six months by Judge Kohlsaat for violation of the pension law … made a false affidavit in regard to pension claim of Mrs. Florence I. Hall, a widow. General Brown is 64 years old and is said to have a wife and family in the east. Mrs. Hall was on the pension rolls because of services of her husband, Robert L. Hall, in the Civil War. December 15, 1900

Born – To Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kuhls, December 8^th, a boy. December 15, 1900

S. W. Crofts, the jeweler, returned from Keokuk, Ia., yesterday, his father’s health having improved. December 15, 1900

Miss Edith Puetz entertained a few friends Thursday in honor of her thirteenth birthday. December 15, 1900

Henry V. Coleman passed away at his home in Fullersburg Thursday … a prominent figure in Chicago’s great fire … was a pensioned Chicago fireman having served 25 of his 64 active years in the Chicago fire department. Leaves a widow and five sons. … funeral Friday at the house … burial at Algonquin, McHenry county. Volume VI, Number 12, Saturday, December 22, 1900

Miss Anna Barr, daughter of Judge Watson Barr of Louisville, Ky., visited her cousin W. T. Barr. December 22, 1900

Mr. and Mrs. Rockwell Sayer and sons will spend Tuesday with Mrs. Sayer’s mother, Mrs. Lombard of Chicago. December 22, 1900

Mrs. J. B. Parsons and daughter Florence of Pontiac, Ill., are visiting Mrs. Parson’s parents, Dr. and Mrs. L. Haskell. December 22, 1900

The Misses Cooper of Toledo and the Misses Linsley of Marion, Ohio, will visit their uncle, Theron Linsley. December 22, 1900

Mr. and Mrs. William Bottiger and family will spend Christmas with Mrs. Bottiger’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Otts of Chicago. December 22, 1900

Miss Minnie Wanund will spend Christmas Eve with her sister, Mrs. Frank Johnson of Chicago. December 22, 1900

Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Holverschied and family will spend Christmas with Mrs. Holverschied’s mother, Mrs. Butzel of Chicago. December 22, 1900

Miss Albena Johnson returned from a year’s visit to her parents in Sweden. December 22, 1900

Mrs. Joseph Allen was a guest of her mother, Mrs. C. A. Allen. December 22, 1900

Miss Tina Johnson will spend Christmas with her sister, Mrs. Augston of Chicago. December 22, 1900

Rev. Elliot was called to Manchester, N. H., on Monday by the death of his brother. December 22, 1900

Mr. Theodore Delinotte of Chicago visited his sister, Mrs. J. C. Mohor. December 22, 1900

On the evening of Christmas Day, in the home of the bride’s parents on Walnut street, Miss Edna E. Pond, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pond, and H. George Prouty were quietly united in wedlock by Rev. C. F. Elliott of Unity church. Volume VI, Number 13, Saturday, December 29, 1900

On Christmas Day, J. D. Richardson [received word] that his brother, Frank, had been murdered in Savannah, Missouri … about 30 years of age. Mr. Richardson, of this place, and two young sisters … hastened to the scene accompanied by Miss Alice Ferguson and Ralph Richardson. December 29, 1900

John Paumeyer, a lad of thirteen, sustained fatal injuries Monday evening, by falling under the wheels of the 10:11 train … his parents were notified at once and arrived before he was taken by train to the city hospital of Aurora where he died. The funeral was Thursday from the German Lutheran church, burial at Fullersburg. December 29, 1900

Edith Adams entertained Thursday in honor of her fourteenth birthday. December 29, 1900

Four generations participated in the Christmas festivities at H. M. Kimbell’s, … Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Fish, parents of Mrs. A. B. Sherwin, Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Sherwin, parents of Mrs. H. B. Kimbell and Mr. and Mrs. Kimbell and three children. ¶ Mrs. Horace Kimbell entertained her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sherwin, and her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Fish, at Christmas Dinner. December 29, 1900

Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Barr entertained on Friday in honor of the 20^th anniversary of their sister, Mrs. Parsons. Col. Parsons came up from Pontiac to be present. December 29, 1900

Miss Pearl Bird of Whitewright, Texas, visited her aunt, Mrs. C. D. Bird. December 29, 1900

Mrs. Chas. Fowler and son of Chicago visited her sister, Mrs. John Wadington. December 29, 1900

Mr. and Mrs. James Johnson and daughter, accompanied by George B. Johnson and Miss Helen Johnson, of Chicago, visited their parents, Dr. and Mrs. Johnson. December 29, 1900

Editor Kimbell [had Christmas dinner with] his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Kimbell, Mrs. L. M. Rea and Miss Kate Rea. December 29, 1900

Born – On Thursday to Mr. and Mrs. Seline, a son. December 29, 1900

Mr. and Mrs. Lamb, of the East, visited their daughter, Mrs. C. E. Raymond. December 29, 1900

Edward R. Lalor, a brother of Mrs. George P. Cary and Mr. W. A. Lalor, who formerly resided in Hinsdale, died at Columbia, S. C., December 27^th of typhoid fever. Funeral will be Sunday at the residence of the late ex Judge Cary on Sixth street. December 29, 1900